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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Quality & Business Analyst (IT Business Systems Analyst) - **Company:** State of Nebraska - **Location:** Lincoln, NE, United States - **Salary:** $77,688.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Business Process Management, Business Systems, Systems Analysis, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Playwright - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a286ba3d065c187 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position., Certification related to Lean Six Sigma or ITIL Service Management, experience with automated testing systems (e.g., Selenium, Playwright), and understanding of educational entities and K-12 education environments. ## Description At the Nebraska Department of Education, good data means good decisions - and good decisions mean better outcomes for Nebraska's K-12 students. As a Data Quality & Business Analyst, you'll dig into business processes and system operations to make sure NDE's systems are accurate, efficient, and built to last. If you're a detail-oriented puzzler who wants to make sure things work exactly as they should, this role is for you. You'll collaborate across offices to analyze and document business needs, evaluate software solutions, coordinate cross-functional projects, and ensure program logic is correct and calculating the way it should. It's methodical, meaningful work in service of "Good Life, Great Schools, Excellent Education." **The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.** Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE. 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